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The SUV rumbled down the narrow, filthy street on the way to the law offices of Nelson and Murdock.
“I’d like to resolve this Cardenas case quickly, and with as little fanfare as possible. If this woman gets enough public attention, it could make fulfilling my promise to the Japanese very difficult.”
“Understood. Should I offer the usual sum?”
“Initially… they may refuse it however. They’re new to the game, they may think it noble to keep their noses clean.”
“If they refuse sir, I may be put in a difficult position. It’s too soon after the Healy case to make the law firm that represented him… disappear. Dismissing Healy’s own untimely passing was difficult enough.”
“Fine. If we can’t buy their silence, I give you permission to… be creative.”
The man with the glasses allowed himself a slow, small smile.
“Thank you, sir.”